Although it’s little more than a footnote in Ford Motor Company history, the “Breezeway” roof and opening rear window shown on this ’63 Mercury Monterey Custom didn’t suffer from a lack of trying. In terms of production cars, Mercury… more»
1970 Dodge W100 Power Wagon 318 V8 4-Speed
With Dodge’s beautiful Sweptline box and single-eye (single headlight, one on each side) grille, this 1970 Dodge W100 Power Wagon looks like a great project pickup. A brochure for 1970 Dodge pickups says the Power Wagon 4×4 pickup is… more»
Last Year Classic: 1966 Rambler Classic 770
Rambler dropped the mid-level trim for its last version of the Classic in 1966, and this is the top-trim 770 model. It looks great in the photos, and yes, the wheels have been sandblasted and painted an AMC color…. more»
Q-Code 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Though we all strive for individuality, it’s a genetic certainty that we become to some extent like our parents. In my case, I wasn’t going to escape being a Mustang fan, as my mom and dad have owned at… more»
BF Alumni: 1965 Jaguar S-Type
We join Sir William Lyons in 1959 at the Earls Court Motor Show, as his company launches the Jaguar Mk II to effusive reviews. The mid-sized sporting saloon was appreciated for its outstanding balance of handling and power. On… more»
BF Auction: 1972 Triumph GT6
The Triumph Spitfire is a fantastic little sports car. They offer fun handling, sporty looks, and are easy to work on, but they have one weakness: they just don’t have enough power. Now, you don’t need a tremendous amount… more»
Rat Rod Pickup? 1971 Chevrolet El Camino
The Chevy El Camino was one of two pickups offered during the 1950s-1970s, based on a car platform rather than a truck. The other was the Ford Ranchero (which stopped production in 1979, whereas the El Camino soldiered on… more»
Real Barn Find: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach I
The seller of this 1969 Ford Mustang fastback tells potential buyers that this is a chance to restore and own the car of their dreams, and I certainly agree that a late-sixties Mach I is indeed a heavy-hitter among… more»
427 Big Block Wagon! 1968 Chevrolet Caprice
A big block wagon with wood grain and shiny five-spoke wheels would have been the talk of the neighborhood in the ’70s, and this 1968 Chevrolet Caprice Estate in Laramie, Wyoming will draw a crowd at any car show…. more»
Sleeper Muscle Wagon: 1970 Plymouth Satellite
Before the U.S. highway became littered with SUVs (Sport Utility Vehicle), station wagons carried families and their stuff from Points A, B, and C. Chrysler had plenty of choices in 1970 when the seller’s wagon was produced, a Plymouth… more»
Notchback Coupe: 1992 Ford Mustang LX
If you wanted to build the ideal Fox body Ford Mustang, this might be the car you’d create if the local dealer was still selling them new. The notchback body style has taken off value-wise in recent years, far… more»
BF Auction: 1963 Sunbeam Alpine Series III GT
The Sunbeam Alpine has been driven by some notable people. Sean Connery drove one in the first James Bond movie, Dr. No, and Formula One World Champion Jack Brabham smiled in advertisements behind the wheel of an Alpine, proclaiming that… more»
Solid Project: 1968 Mercury Cougar
It is no secret that the individuals occupying the lavish offices at Ford World Headquarters in the 1960s weren’t keen on the idea of Mercury adding a pony car to its model range. The Mustang was to face worthy… more»
Big-Block Project: 1969 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396
One of the attractions of classics like this 1969 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396 is that they are typically lighter than the Sedans upon which they are based. Therefore, they offer greater performance potential, although with less weight over… more»